The Cat o' Nine Tails

1971 • 1h 52m •

Horror Mystery Thriller

MOVIEVIBE Rating

★ 6.7/10

464 reviews

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A newsman works with a blind puzzle-solver to uncover a deadly conspiracy linked to a genetic research facility.

"Caught between the truth and a murderer's hand!"

Top Billed Cast

James Franciscus

Carlo Giordani

Karl Malden

Franco Arnò

Catherine Spaak

Anna Terzi

Pier Paolo Capponi

Police Supt. Spini

Horst Frank

Dr. Braun

Rada Rassimov

Bianca Merusi

Aldo Reggiani

Dr. Casoni

Carlo Alighiero

Dr. Calabresi

Detailed Critic & Audience Reviews

J John Chard Verified TMDB Critic

2013-11-04

Sixth Sense and Nine Avenues.

Il gatto a nove code (The Cat O’ Nine Tails) is written and directed by Dario Argento. It stars Karl Malden, James Franciscus, Catherine Spaak, Horst Frank, Aldo Reggiani, Carlo Alighiero and Rada Rassimov. Music is by Ennio Morricone and cinematography by Erico Menczer.

Blind puzzle solver Franco Arno (Malden) and newspaper man Carlo Giordani (Franciscus) team up to see if they can solve the mystery of the murders that are terrifying the city. With their own lives becoming increasingly in danger, and the lines of investigation splintered all o...

J JPV852 Verified TMDB Critic

2021-08-28

Okay giallo movie from Dario Argento has its moments and fine performances from James Franciscus and Karl Malden, but the end wasn't exactly satisfying. Still some entertaining scenes here and there. **3.5/5**...